Just knowing that it had all that tech and looking at the brakes would get me excited. Isn't that part of the whole sports car effect?; owning and admiring a car that possesses well crafted parts, etc...
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As far as supposedly beating the cars that you mentioned. Many times the ride is more than the numbers.

Right on, strongly agree with both of those points! If I move forward on the M and there is a hint of performance problems with the brakes, BBK here I come.